Milling 2.5D to 5 Axis 3D

HS 3D Machining Technology

3D HS Machining has an industry proven six years and more of reliable machining in all types of industries and many CNC machine types. The HS Machining is the core of time saving of up to 70% or even more of OneCNC HS Roughing Technology

This Technology is applicable to all machines old or new because it has an advantage of utilizing the maximum shank length available of the tool therefore the number of depth cuts are greatly reduced.

It offers unique machining and linking strategies for generating 3D high speed toolpaths. It smooths the tool paths of both cutting moves and retracts and high feed moves, wherever possible, to maintain a continuous machine tool motion which is an essential requirement for maintaining higher feed rates and assisting to eliminate dwell of the machine.

There are many advantages in saving tooling costs due to using the full cutting ability of the tool flank rather than just the bottom of the tool.

No fancy names, no added costs just good solid machining technology.

HS Machining Technology

HS Machining High Efficiency Technology was first introduced in 2007 and has continually been refined since.

OneCNC was an early pioneer into this efficient style of machining and it is included as a standard function in all milling systems for the 2D and in the Professional and Expert versions for the 3D machining.

As a major machining time saver this no extra cost function has been saving users 70% or more machining time ever since.

All Milling versions have some HS Technology and Mill Expert has the most HS Technology

No fancy names no added costs just the best technology in the industry.

4 and 5 Axis Machining Technology

OneCNC seamlessly integrates 4 and 5 axis simultaneous machining within its milling providing a range of multi-axis cutting strategies that can be applied to the most complex components.

Features:

Intuitive, easy-to-use wizard graphical user interface.

Ideal for the rotary machining of automotive and aerospace components.

Modules include machining simulation to aid verification of the machining process.

Swarf cutting for machining of variable taper walls.

5 axis finishing across multiple surfaces..

Full support for all common tool profiles, including lollipop cutters.

Easy-to-use machining strategies are designed to maximize productivity and quality.

Support for Your Machine Tool

All standard machine controllers and machines are supported and there are no charges for posts to suit those machines. The post is controlled by a user GUI interface which allows for user personalized configuration to suit individual user preferences.

The Best Functionality

The high-performance OneCNC and ease of use of the system offers powerful programming for any CNC machine tool. OneCNC has solutions with functionality that includes programming for 2-5 axis milling, 2-5 axis turning, 2-4 axis wire EDM, 2 axis Profiler, multitasking mill-turn machining, and B-axis machine tools. Streamline your operations with the powerful and flexible OneCNC, valued by CNC programmers for its extensive wizard driven machining cycles, tool control, and capacity to fully support the entire shop.

A standard feature, there is no requirement to buy added modules for High Speed milling in OneCNC this is included and creates constantly adapting tool path with consistent cutting conditions providing smoother, safer faster motion. This motion is easier on your machine and can effectively use the full flute length, greatly extending cutter life and often eliminating the need for multiple depths of cut. Optimized cut ordering, specialized motion for efficiency, and other elements combine to deliver parts faster than ever before.

Machine Any Part

OneCNC has seamless CAD to CAM and directly imports part model from almost any source, fully intact, with no need for programmers to edit or rebuild geometry. OneCNC directly machines from any combination of geometries of solids, surfaces, wireframe, or STL providing you with complete manufacturing flexibility. Starting with 100% complete and accurate part geometry eliminates nearly all of the difficulty in programming complicated parts and dramatically reduces programming time.

All of these translators are incorporated in all versions of OneCNC and there is no requirement to purchase separate translators. The two main international exchange translators are STEP and IGES are the prime translators because they are both to a published standard and are not subject to change by individual CAD developers

Practical Modelling

OneCNC gives your shop the best possible foundation for shop-tested CAD tools. From wireframe and surfacing with associated dimensioning to solid modelling, OneCNC ensures that you’re ready for any job.

Most OneCNC products include wireframe geometry and dimensioning tools. Expert and Professional versions include surface modelling and solids modelling tools. The Expert versions have the full CAD Design similar to the stand alone CAD Design product.

This practical CAD Design solution is also available separately, letting you focus on design without tying up CAD CAM programming software.

OneCNC streamlined CAD engine makes design work easier than ever before. Each piece of geometry you create can be incrementally or absolute created. With all traditional CAD geometry functions consolidated into a few simple clicks, OneCNC simplifies the creation of even the most complex parts.

OneCNC incorporates a smart plane tool, which allows the construction plane to be set at any position. This really makes 3D modelling simple as well as simplifying the setting of the CAM faces and angles. To machine a face of a multi-axis module model it is a simple matter of placing the plane on the face and the CAM rotation angles are automatically configured.

Powerful Surface Modelling

Surface modelling remains one of the best and easiest ways to create 3D organic shapes. OneCNC delivers a powerful set of surface design tools that give you straightforward control over the fine detail of even the most complex job.

Active Cut Technology

OneCNC Active Cut Technology allows for major improvement in machining times together with benefits of increased cutting tools and machine tool life.

OneCNC’s Active Cut technology incorporates an all new technology that actively “looks ahead” allowing the cutter path to machine at optimum speed where permitted, and accelerating where possible. This technology not only makes for very smooth vibration free machining it provides greatly improved feed rates and the added benefit of extending cutting tool and machine life.

Active Cut Technology has been added to all applicable toolpaths in the milling range including pocketing, roughing, and profiling with all versions benefiting from this technology.

Hybrid Modelling

Solid modelling is helping to transform the way parts are designed. OneCNC brings the power right into your shop.

Versatility is crucial to efficient part design and programming. OneCNC Solids lets you mix and match your modelling techniques. Need to add surface or wireframe elements to a solid that is a simple function. Want to quickly add solid components to a complex surface model that is also very easy. OneCNC Solids ability gives you the speed of solids, the power of surfaces, and the simplicity of wireframe. You choose the right tool for the right job. OneCNC can manufacture from any combination of these.

Functional Dimensioning

OneCNC provides the detailing tools required for mechanical design including tolerance and notation. Horizontal and vertical automatic alignment is easily controlled and positioned. Models can be automatically sectioned for intelligent automatic dimensioning by simple clicking of the user.

Automated 3D model to 2D Drawing

OneCNC provides a powerful function where the user can select a paper space and automatically apply each view of the model to the 2D drawing space. This can include 2D or 3D sectional shaped with full hidden line detail.

A customer asks for a quote on a 3D modelled part you received. You would like to make a few calculations, such as material size, and consider the number of setups involved in manufacture. Maybe even estimate the cycle time to obtain costs. Or maybe you need to make a 3D model into a new 2D part drawing for drilling layouts, but you don’t want to waste the day wrestling with CAD then this automated 2D drawing layout ability is your answer.

OneCNC Mill 2D manufacturing

OneCNC 2D machining ranges from the very simple to the very complex. OneCNC delivers all the tools you need for precise control over all aspects of 2D machining.

Profiling

OneCNC provides separate lead-in and lead-out for profiles and pocket finish passes. Functionality includes ability for multiple roughing and finishing passes and or multiple depth cuts for any contour. Profile is made easy to machine 2D and 3D contours including all geometry and NURBS splines.

Drilling

Drilling is feature recognition driven system whereby the holes to be drilled are automatically recognised and listed for template production. Choose between OneCNC machining cycles and your machine tool canned cycles. Complex holes that require multiple cycles and tools can be in a single step with OneCNC templates. Using the manager, in one step you can spot drill with chamfer, through drill, counter bore, and ream a set of holes.

Thread Milling

Thread milling can be one of the functions of machining that can be very time consuming. OneCNC takes a very practical approach to this ability providing wizard based control to remove the complexities of this functionality. Tapered or straight internal or external thread milling is automated for single or multi tipped tools. Threads can be directly selected from a comprehensive thread library or custom threads can also be very easily added to the thread library.

Pocketing

OneCNC pocketing function provides full tool control and extensive automation for roughing and finishing pockets. OneCNC can dramatically simplify your programming whether you are machining straight-forward shapes or complex pockets with irregular boundaries, multi-level islands, and multiple bosses and sub-pockets. The extensive ability of pocket machining and finishing provided by OneCNC gives the options for your pocket milling needs.

Automated rest machining of the uncut areas of your pocket ensures maximum efficiency. OneCNC monitors the material left over from previous machining operations and uses the information to automatically perform any number of roughing and finishing cycles to complete the pockets.

Engraving

OneCNC has all the features required to engrave part numbers or scan logo graphics for engraving. This engraving can be projected on to 3D models for 3 axis machining or in the case of multi axis modules can be machined either 4 or 5 axis as well.

Mill 3 axis Manufacturing

Solid and Surface Model Machining

OneCNC has the ability to create or import a solid or surface model. This model can then be directly machined with the various functions provided to completely machine the part. Clamps and other objects can also be modelled and included and these can be ignored in the machining tool path operation.

OneCNC Mill Expert includes a very extensive set of tool path tools to enable toolmakers and mould maker’s machine and finish all the parts to the high standard required.

OneCNC Z level machining, which includes step reduction technology and automated re-machining of the uncut areas of your part for maximized part quality and minimized finish work with OneCNC rest-material re-machining cycle. OneCNC monitors the material left over from previous roughing operations and uses the information to automatically perform any number of roughing and finishing cycles. Then you can choose from pencil tracing, planer cutting, radial, and spiral tool-motion and custom patterns to complete the part.

Mill Expert Multi-Axis Manufacturing

OneCNC 4 or 5 axis modules add 4 or 5-axis Positional and Simultaneous machining capability to OneCNC milling cycles. Programmers can use multiple fixture offset with global work coordinates to machine any part face, using any OneCNC machining cycle. OneCNC 4 or 5-axis indexing supports any combination of rotary tables to orient the part, then machines with 2 1/2 and 3-axis operations using one or more OneCNC functions.

OneCNC wrap milling is performed directly from the flat 2D features or the model surface laid flat. OneCNC readily programs rotary profiling, pocketing and drilling utilizing a simultaneous 4th axis. OneCNC converts one of the flat movements (X, Y, or Z) into a rotary C-axis movement, wrapping the profile around a rotary axis.

Multi-axis machining can dramatically increase a shop’s competitiveness. OneCNC multi-axis added modules offer a wide range of multi-axis machining strategies both basic and advanced all with wizard driven control for simplicity of use. Even Swarf machining is so automated that surfaces can be selected without the need of control rails or constructed geometry. With programming and full simulation from either stock or a stock model the power of 5axis is revealed to the user. With OneCNC, you have complete visual control for checking and viewing of tool paths in a clear and precise way.

Solid Simulation

OneCNC accurate and reliable dynamic solid verification eliminates the need for expensive dry runs on the NC machine. Gain complete confidence in your machining process as you compare accurately machined compared to the original parts. High-performance, real-time simulation ensures that even the most complex of parts will be machined correctly. OneCNC can give you verification ability of the part program simulated within a complete machine tool, fixtures, clamps, stock, and part. Minimize downtime, maximize manufacturing efficiency, and cut machining costs while gaining complete confidence in your machining processes with OneCNC.

HS 2.5 D High Speed Machining

HS 2.5 D Machining High Efficiency Technology was first introduced in 2007 and has continually been refined since.

As a major machining time saver this no extra cost function has been saving users up to 70% or more machining time ever since.

All Milling versions have some HS Technology and Mill Expert has the most HS Technology

No fancy names no added costs just the best technology in the industry as proven over the past 6 years.

HS 3D High Speed Machining

3D HS Machining has an industry proven six years and more of reliable machining in all types of industries and many CNC machine types. The HS Machining is the core of time saving of up to 70% or even more of OneCNC HS Roughing Technology

This Technology is applicable to all machines old or new because it has an advantage of utilizing the maximum shank length available of the tool therefore the number of depth cuts are greatly reduced.

It offers unique machining and linking strategies for generating 3D high speed toolpaths. It smooths the tool paths of both cutting moves and retracts and high feed moves, wherever possible, to maintain a continuous machine tool motion which is an essential requirement for maintaining higher feed rates and assisting to eliminate dwell of the machine.

There are many advantages in saving tooling costs due to using the full cutting ability of the tool flank rather than just the bottom of the tool.

No fancy names, no added costs just good solid machining technology.

3 Axis Re-Position Machining

3 Axis Re-Position Machining

3 axis re-position machining functionality allows for creating NC programs for parts that are to be machined from multiple sides or positions. These programs can be all contained in the one program or as separate sub programs. All the functions of machining can be used on all positions including 2.5D High Speed Machining or the 3D High speed machining. This feature can be a great time saver by using multiple vices or fixtures to position the parts with different machine work offset positions.

This Video shows how the solid simulation works where the user can see the whole part machined from the various positions. The rotation is also simulated showing the solid simulation of the completed part.

Typical Applications

Plastic injection moulds and die components

Medical Components

Automotive Components

Aerospace Components

Die casting dies and tooling

Engineering Patternmaking

Instrument Making

General Engineering

OneCNC CAD/CAM Mill

OneCNC CAD/CAM Mill Expert is a complete standalone design and manufacturing solution. This is the most capable version of OneCNC CAD/CAM to Design and model engineering components for CNC manufacture all in one easy-to-use program. Whatever your starting point from an idea concept, design sketch, customer data, scanned image OneCNC CAD/CAM Mill Expert will help you make it possible. All of these tools are incorporated in one stand alone solution. No other software is required to complete your task.

OneCNC CAD/CAM has a unique combination of geometry construction and hybrid-modelling tools let you create detailed, accurate 3D models from simple to the most complex mechanical parts simply and efficiently.